M-audio Air 192/4 usb audio interface is it worth the price?

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M-audio Air 192/4 usb audio interface is it worth the price

For what it is and what it offers the M-audio AIR 192/4 is a great interface with solid preamps, great recording quality, a fairly pleasing layout and at a considerable affordable price

M-Audio AIR 192|4 Desktop 2x2 USB Type-C Audio Interface
M-Audio AIR 192|4 Desktop 2×2 USB Type-C Audio Interface

 

I/O

  • On the front panel, you’ll notice a direct instrument input, a 48 V phantom power switch, as well as a quarter inch headphone jack.
  • The rear panel has a single TRS/XLR input, two balanced TRS outputs, and a USB-C port.
  • The top panel is fairly straightforward to navigate. On the left side, you’ll find gain controls for both the combo and instrument inputs.
  • Each channel has its own LED step display to help with gain staging.
  • There’s a large master control knob in the center of the panel, to the right of which are dials for direct monitoring and headphone volume control.
  • The direct monitoring control allows you to hear either what’s coming in through your DAW, your direct input, or a blend of the two.

 

Recording quality

The M-Audio AIR 192|4 performs well, with 24-bit depth and a sample rate of 192 kHz. The reported frequency response is 10 Hz to 20 kHz.

 

Build quality

Weighing at 2 lbs/ 0.9 kg Sand wrapped in solid metal, the AIR 192|4 is chunky, solid, and seems fairly durable enough to take a healthy beating.